AR 165-1 — Army Chaplain Corps Activities
AR 165-1 governs the policies, duties, and responsibilities of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps in meeting religious, moral, and spiritual requirements.
- Publication number: AR 165-1
- Title: ARMY CHAPLAIN CORPS ACTIVITIES
- Date: 02/05/2024
- Proponent: CCH
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 165-1 on armypubs.army.mil
It addresses chaplain and religious affairs specialist roles, religious support personnel, recruitment, accessioning, training, readiness, facilities, resources, and pastoral care. It requires support for religious accommodation, religious practices, relationship resilience, and the management of chapel tithes and offerings funds.
Topics covered
- Religious accommodation
- Chaplain professional status
- Religious affairs specialist qualifications
- Chaplain accession requirements
- Religious facilities
- Chapel tithes and offerings funds
- Pastoral care and counseling
- Relationship resilience training
Questions and answers
Is participation in Army religious activities mandatory?
Participation in religious activities is voluntary. (paragraph 2-1)
Who generally approves religious accommodation requests?
Unit commanders are generally the approving authority for all religious accommodation requests not requiring a waiver of Army policy. (paragraph 2-1)
What background checks are required for religious support personnel working with children?
Religious support professionals and volunteers whose duties require working with children will complete all background checks and training necessary in order to be approved to work with children in accordance with DoD and Army policy.
What are the two primary roles of Army chaplains?
Army chaplains have two primary roles: professional military religious leader and professional military religious staff advisor. (paragraph 3-1)
What support must religious affairs specialists provide?
Must provide support to personnel for the free exercise of all religions. (paragraph 4-1)